Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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